Bui Vien, Bach Dang Wharf to Get New Tourist Attractions, Free WiFi
Two of downtown Saigon’s tourist-heavy areas will be getting free WiFi, courtesy of the local government.
Saigon Installs Underground Tunnel-Boring Machine for Metro Construction
After years of slow progress, things are heating up along Saigon’s Metro Line 1.
Saigon Officials Oppose Long An-Based Thermal Power Plant
Plans to construct a thermal power plant in Long An province are facing staunch opposition from Saigon officials due to the proposed facility's close proximity to the southern hub.
Saigon, Hanoi in Urgent Need of Car Parking Space
As sidewalk-clearing campaigns take root in Vietnam’s major metropolises, both Hanoi and Saigon are struggling to provide adequate parking space for the increasing number of personal vehicles flooding...
D1 to Organize Street Vendor Areas Amid Sidewalk Clearing Effort
Saigon officials are planning to organize designated street food areas for vendors impacted by the city's ongoing sidewalk-clearing campaign.
Amid D1’s Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign, Uncertainty Over Bui Vien
In the midst of District 1 official Doan Ngoc Hai’s sidewalk-clearing campaign, speculation has arisen over the fate of downtown Saigon’s backpacker area.
After 13 Years of Delay, Saigon Safari Project to Begin This July
After years of delay, construction of Saigon’s safari zone will finally begin later this year.
Fire Breaks out at ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Premiere
Fire broke out last night at the Saigon premier of Kong: Skull Island, causing momentary panic as spectators fled the blaze.
Cars of Australian Diplomats Towed Due to D1's Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign
In case you haven’t heard, battling sidewalk encroachment is currently the top priority of municipal authorities in both Saigon and Hanoi.
Saigon Faces Land Shortage for Low-Cost Housing Development
Municipal authorities are striving to provide low-cost housing to the city’s growing population, but a land shortage stands in their way.
Saigon Mulls Plans for Downtown 'Music Street'
In an effort to improve the city’s cultural scene, District 1 authorities are in the process of establishing a “music street” in the downtown area.
Inside Saigon Official’s Controversial Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign
As a new week begins, Vice Chairman Doan Ngoc Hai of the District 1 People’s Committee has made it clear he plans to continue his sidewalk-clearing campaign.
Roads Around Tan Son Nhat Rerouted for Overpass Construction
Traffic patterns around Tan Son Nhat International Airport were altered over the weekend to make way for the construction of two overpasses aimed at easing congestion around the facility.
Saigon to Evict Shops and Cafes From 42 Nguyen Hue
You might need to sit down for this: in the next few months, Saigon’s most popular cafe apartment building at 42 Nguyen Hue Boulevard will be stripped of its businesses.
VietJet and Airbus to Open Aviation Technology Center in Saigon
It’s been a busy 12 months for VietJet, from buying a new fleet of aircraft to going public. To keep that momentum going, in 2017, Vietnam’s budget airline is set to open an aviation technology center...
Military Hands Over Land at Tan Son Nhat for Expansion
Saigon's Tan Son Nhat International Airport (TSN) will be expanded in the near future as the Ministry of Defense recently handed over land at the facility to the Ministry of Transport.
Saigoneers Should Walk More to Reduce Pollution, Traffic Congestion: City Official
After unveiling a plan for river bus services, Saigon officials are encouraging the southern hub’s residents to ease traffic congestion by walking to school or work if their destination is within thre...
Saigon Unveils Plans for River Bus Service
In yet another effort to ease traffic congestion on Saigon's choked streets, local officials recently announced a plan for the city's first river bus service.
Saigon Metro Construction to Demolish Ben Thanh Roundabout, Bus Station
Saigon’s historic Quach Thi Trang roundabout in front of Ben Thanh Market will soon be no more.
Saigon to Re-Evaluate Metal Barriers on D1 Sidewalks
In an effort to reduce the number of motorists driving on city sidewalks, Saigon authorities recently installed metal barriers along some streets in District 1, however some are questioning whether or...
